CCHS Weekly Update
Issue No. 62 - January 16, 2026

Upcoming Events
January 16: Pep Rally - Adjusted Bell Schedule
January 16: Comet Community Carnival & Chili Cook-Off, 4:00 -7:00
January 19 - 20: No School for Students
January 23: Extended Homeroom - Adjusted Bell Schedule
January 27: 10th Grade Field Trip - SWCA
February 3: Student Council Blood Drive
February 16: No School
What's Happening at Central Crossing
Battle of 62 + Comet Carnival & Chili Cook-Off
Get ready for a big Comet Friday tonight, January 16! CCHS basketball takes on Grove City in the annual Battle of 62, with the boys playing at home and the girls competing at Grove City. Before tipoff, bring the whole family to Central Crossing for the Comet Community Carnival and Chili Cook-Off from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Enjoy FREE family fun with inflatables and carnival games, plus concessions, raffle baskets, vendor tables, and $1 chili samples during the Chili Cook-Off (4:30 - 7:00 PM). Come support our Comets, grab some chili, and kick off an exciting night of school spirit!
EL Newsletter
Read here for the January EL Newsletter! Reminder that OELPA testing will begin on February 3rd and 4th. Letters will be going home to students with further information in the next few weeks.
Class of 2026 Scholarship Recognition
We are excited to begin celebrating our seniors who are earning scholarships! To ensure all awards are recognized, please encourage your senior to complete the Google Form for every scholarship they receive. Help us highlight the amazing accomplishments of the Class of 2026!
Yearbook Senior Pictures – Extended Deadline!
The link to upload senior portraits is up and working again! Be sure to complete all fields on the page and the portrait upload will become available. We have extended our deadline to January 30. You can access the link HERE. Thank you so much for your patience. If you have any questions, please let Dr. Fuller know, tiffany.fuller@swcsd.us.
CCHS Theatre and Choir Updates
Choir Spotlight Star, Noah Abbey: Noah is a Junior section leader in Chorale and Show Choir at CCHS. He has participated in District Honor Choir, Solo and Ensemble Contest, Large Group Contest, Show Choir Competitions, All State Choir, and volunteered to sing the National Anthem for sporting events. Noah is the January Choir Spotlight because he is very involved in choir events and is always willing to help out whenever needed. He has helped with numerous fundraisers, performances, and set up/tear down equipment whenever needed. Noah is enthusiastic about all things music and singing. He can be found singing anywhere and anytime of the day. Thanks for your dedication to choir and for sharing your love of music with everyone around you!
Theatre Spotlight Star, Reaghan Wolford: Reaghan Wolford - Senior who attends the South Western Career Academy, Member of the International Thespian Society, She has been involved with CCHS Theatre since 2023 and will graduate with five shows to her credit. She has worked on the Lighting Crew and Light Board Operator and the Set Build Crew and Run Crew. She is a great addition to our productions!
Present the flyer below at the Grove City Texas Roadhouse location on January 26th between 3pm-9pm and CCHS Choir and Theatre Boosters will receive 10% of your total food purchase! Also, make sure you save the date for the upcoming spring musical!
Athletics Update
January/February Football Newsletter
Boosters:
Membership link: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/booster-club-membership-temp-3330/items
Final Forms:
Students wanting to participate in spring sports need to make sure their FinalForms and physical are up to date: https://southwesterncity-oh.finalforms.com/
Sports Conditioning:
Baseball: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Softball: Monday and Tuesday 3:30-5pm
Boys Volleyball: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm
Track and Field: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6pm
Football: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5p
Yearbook Information
- 2026 Yearbooks are currently on sale here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/ Our school number is 26642.
- Senior Ads can be ordered by emailing Dr. Fuller, tiffany.fuller@swcsd.us. They are $100 for a quarter page or $200 for a half page.
- 2025 yearbooks are still available; they are $90 cash or check. See Dr. Fuller in room 225.
Counseling Corner
Semester 2 Schedule Changes
If students would like to request a schedule change, they must complete the Schedule Change Permission Form. Students may pick up a copy of the Schedule Change Form in the Student Support Center. Students have the first 15 days in a class to request a schedule change. Our date for this semester is February 3, 2026.
After completing the form requesting a schedule change, students should check Infinite Campus as well as their school email. If the request can be made, it will be updated in Infinite Campus. If the change cannot be made, a reason will be emailed to the student. Students must always follow the schedule in Infinite Campus. Thank you, this process will help all schedule change requests be processed in a timely and efficient manner!
SWCA Application Information for Sophomores
Sophomore students can now apply to the South-Western Career Academy (SWCA), where a wide array of career-technical programs are available. The SWCA offers hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for college, careers, and industry credentials. Below are a few important dates for the SWCA application timeline to help families plan ahead.
- January 27 - CCHS Sophomore field trip to SWCA 9:30-11:15 - School counselors will visit English classes January 13-15 to discuss logistics and hand out permission slips. Students MUST return a permission slip in order to go on the field trip.
- January 28 - SWCA Program Preview Night 6:00-7:30 pm - Families are welcome to attend and visit programs.
- February 4 - SWCA application due for round 1 - Students are STRONGLY encouraged to wait until after the field trip to apply since students can apply to ONLY ONE program.
School Counselors
Heather Fairs - Last names A - D - Heather.Fairs@swcsd.us
Bethany Hambleton - Last names E - Le - Bethany.Hambleton@swcsd.us
Christa Russell - Last names Li - Ri - Christa.Russell@swcsd.us
Amy Schuh - Last names Ro - Z - Amy.Schuh@swcsd.us
Student Support Center Phone: 614-801-6514
Attendance Line
Please be sure to call our attendance line at 614-801-3395 to report absences and tardies. Requests for Out of Building Passes must be made prior to 10:00 am. This line is available 24 hours a day.
Important Links
South Western City Schools: South Western City Schools
Central Crossing High School: CCHS Website
District Calendar: SWCS Calendars
Infinite Campus: Portal Login
SWCS High School Grading Policy: Grading Policy
Free and Reduced Priced Meals: F/R Meals
Ohio Department of Education: ODE
Bilingual Assistants
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Blanca Aguilar
About CCHS
Website: Central Crossing High School
Location: 4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614.801.6500
Attendance Line: 614.801.3395
X: @CCHS_Comets
Instagram: cchs_comets